Origin
Boulder Hill, IL
Night in Boulder Hill on Sunday
Local time
9:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder Hill, IL to Joliet, IL
Drive Time
43m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joliet, IL
KITSUN YUEN
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Illinois Midwest, the 22-mile drive from Boulder Hill to Joliet is a straightforward option that typically takes about 43 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, as the short duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via the Lincoln Highway, Plainfield Road, and US 30. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel makes this a very economical transit between these two locations. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, the brevity of the trip offers great flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11 miles from Boulder Hill, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul on this 22-mile journey. While about 12 miles of your trip will be spent on highways, the personality of the road is defined by its frequent transitions. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Lincoln Highway, covering 7.4 miles before the road conditions shift. Because the route relies on a mix of local roads, you should stay alert for changing traffic patterns. It is an engaging, hands-on driving experience that requires more attention than a standard straight-shot highway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Fernwood Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Fernwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Briarcliff Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 30): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Fernwood Road
Turn left onto Fernwood Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Briarcliff Road
Turn right onto Briarcliff Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 30
Turn right onto US 30
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
3.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
|
Hill Avenue
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 30; IL 59 / North Division Street
Turn right onto US 30; IL 59 / North Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Plainfield Road | 5.2 mi | 11m |
| US 30 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Joliet Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Division Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 143rd Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Center Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ogden Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder Hill, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on Circle Drive East
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Circle Drive East
2
Turn right onto Greenbriar Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenbriar Road
3
Turn left onto Fernwood Road
301 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fernwood Road
4
Turn right onto Briarcliff Road
270 ft
·
16 sec
·
Briarcliff Road
5
Turn right onto US 30
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 30
Use the none lane.
6
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Hill Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 30
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
143rd Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 30; IL 59
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Division Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 30
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Joliet Road
Use the left / none lanes.
12
Continue on US 30
5.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Plainfield Road
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 30
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
14
Turn left onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
15
Turn left onto Joliet Street
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
Joliet Street
16
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the entire trip is only 43 minutes long, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. Because there are no required stops on this 22-mile route, you can easily complete the drive in one efficient push. Plan to fill up your tank before you leave, as the $3 fuel cost is minimal and keeps your trip logistics simple. Pay close attention to the turn-heavy nature of the roads, particularly when transitioning between the Lincoln Highway and Plainfield Road. Giving yourself a little extra time to navigate these local intersections will ensure a stress-free arrival in Joliet.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11 miles from Boulder Hill, IL, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joliet, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boulder Hill, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boulder Hill, IL
This is one driving day of about 22 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boulder Hill, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Lincoln Highway for about 7.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11 mi from Boulder Hill, IL · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11 miles from Boulder Hill, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Joliet, IL
The final approach into Joliet, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Joliet, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Joliet, IL
Night in Joliet on Sunday
Local time
9:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boulder Hill, IL to Joliet, IL covers 22 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, Plainfield Road, US 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Boulder Hill, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Fernwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Briarcliff Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 30): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Boulder Hill, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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